Dear Daddy

It\’s pretty funny how long it\’s taken me to be able to put a few words together as to describing how amazing you are, this is because words fail me to describe what an enigma of fatherhood you are.

You are a rare kind of father anyone would pray for, a true shepherd that goes out of his way to make sure your sheep don\’t suffer.

I remember as a child, your instructions, words of wisdom, your wise counsel, words of encouragement when I\’m down, reproof and scolding, though they don\’t seem to be always go well with me, they have come to help me become a better version of myself as I grow older and I\’m still learning as you won\’t stop dishing out those counsel.

Your love is genuine, unconditional and unfailing, and even times when I mess up, you stretch out your arm to reprimand and embrace afterwards. I remember those days when I was falling sick, the way you\’ll take care of me, pamper me and all. Sometimes when I pass by those hospitals, those bitter sweet memories come rushing back.

I can\’t remember you flogging me categorically but mhen! Your punishments were invented. 😂 The only time I can vividly remember you hitting me was because I wasn\’t being leader enough as I should be. What a father!

Your large heart has earned you the \”Daddy\” title in many homes, as you are always open to rendering help both spiritually , emotionally and financially as the case may be. I don\’t recall anyone coming to you for help and getting turned down, even when you don\’t have the capacity the moment, you find a way to help and even when you are much better later you still render help. Sometimes I just sit down and wonder, what manner of love is this that this man exhibits.

We don\’t agree on a lot of things as I always say you are old school, but then you won\’t let go until I\’ve done the right thing, and even when I\’m being a child, you\’ll just remain calm and make your point nonetheless. I remember sometimes ago being angry about you being taken for granted when your car was messed up and I decided to take some actions, you called me and asked… \”ARE YOU A CHRISTIAN?\” I was just weak. One of my big cousins looked at you one day and said, \”Daddy is a man of God oo\” Not because of your Bible study prowess, or your fire brand prayer and deliverance sessions or because you head a ministry, but because of the exemplary life of humility and love you exhibit daily.

I remember coming to your office one day and seeing two bottles of soft drink and requested for one, your question got me confused like… \”What do you want to use it for\” It\’s a soft drink, what else am I supposed to want it for? That\’s how much you like to joke and play around with us.

I am lost for words to describe how amazing a father you are, all I can say at this time is that; Dear Daddy, I am privileged to be called your son.

JF